post mill

The mill body pivots on a vertical axis when a tail pole is activated by the miller.

post

Structure on which the windmill rests and turns.

tail pole

Orientation device opposite the rotor; it is activated by a winch and turns to keep the sails in the direction of the wind.

steps

Structural element for accessing the inside of the windmill.

rotor

Part of the windmill that turns; it consists of rotating blades, which drive the windmill machinery.